Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.
The HSSE Manager will be responsible for all HSSE matters of the Project, managing of all project activities and processes and providing appropriate levels of HSSE advice whenever required.
This role will be responsible for ensuring that all project activities are carried out to a high standard in accordance with Masdar requirements and are transparent and supported by appropriate documentation.
The HSSE Manager will also be responsible for the coordination of a team dedicated to the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management System, and for ensuring that all members of the Project teams comply with Masdar and Lender HSSE requirements in order to protect Masdar against current and future liabilities while respecting the environment and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Responsibilities not limited to:
- Set the HSSE strategy and objectives in line with, project requirements, Lender requirements, government legislation and shareholder directives.
- Ensure the effective implementation of environmental and social plans.\
- Develop HSSE performance metrics and associated targets in accordance to agreed standards.
- Define crisis management guidelines in order to ensure that Masdar is well prepared for times of crisis and that they are handled timely and effectively in a way that safeguards staff, the environment and the workplace.
- Ensure the implementation of the project’s environmental and social management system that will help achieve project plans and objectives.
- Plan, initiate and direct the development and communication of the company HSSE Policy, SSE strategic objectives and necessary reference manuals.
- Initiate and direct the development of the corporate HSSE procedures/codes of practice for design, operations and the system administrative.
- Provide advice, guidance, support and assistance on all issues related to development and implementation of the
HSSE program, standards, procedures, regulations, policies, objectives and emergency response. - Plan and direct reviews of new projects to identify the HSE requirements (e.g. HSEIA, HAZOP, HAZID, HAZAN, QRA, Fire Detection & Protection Systems etc.).
- Lead the implementation of the Project’s social commitments (livelihood restoration, stakeholder engagement, community development), with the assistance of the social manager and community liaison officer.
- Follow all relevant HSSE-IMS procedures and relevant legal requirements to guarantee, staff health & safety, the safety of others and company assets are consistent with Masdar's vision of environmental protection and sustainability.
Masdar is one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.
As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.
Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.
Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.